After a short break, Salford Red Devils host the reigning world champions, Wigan Warriors for the second time in 2024.
With a third of the Betfred Super League season now complete, Paul Rowley’s side return home after back-to-back away fixtures against Huddersfield Giants and Leigh Leopards.
The Warriors are in flying form and recently booked their place at Wembley Stadium with a convincing victory over Hull KR in the Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final.
Matt Peet’s men will be the toughest of tasks for Salford, with strike players like Bevan French and Jai Field able to cause problems from anywhere on the field.
All the way back in Round 5 however, the Red Devils showed plenty of heart to come within five minutes of a famous win. Tim Lafai and Sam Stone were on the scoresheet, but two late Warriors tries snatched the two points.
So will it be repeat or revenge? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this one:
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
We’re back home and it was a closely fought contest last time we faced the Warriors, so we’d love to see you at the Salford Community Stadium backing the boys.
Our ABK fan zone is also in full swing, so come down and try some of the food and drink vendors we have on offer.
Click here to buy tickets; including options in the West, South and iHeat Community East stand.
Alternatively, the Salford Community Stadium ticket office will be open in the morning to pay-on-the-day or collect pre-purchased season tickets.
SQUAD NEWS
With a week to rest and recharge, there’s a few changes to the squad for Round 12.
Shane Wright, Joe Shorrocks, Gil Dudson and Joe Mellor are all back in contention after recovering from their respective injuries – a massive boost for our Head Coach.
However, Cade Cust, Jack Ormondroyd, Ben Hellewell and Adam Sidlow are all struggling with knocks of their own and miss out this week.
There is potential to see new signing, Harvey Wilson in action, as the youngster is named for the first time since his move from Wigan Warriors.
LAST TIME OUT
The final score certainly doesn’t paint a fair reflection of when these two sides last met.
Rowley’s side – inspired by another fantastic Marc Sneyd performance – kept a potent Warriors outfit at bay until Liam Marshall’s try just before half-time.
Tim Lafai and Sam Stone fired Salford back into the contest – just after Abbas Miski had extended the visitors lead – but disaster struck just five minutes from the final hooter.
An attempted short drop-out backfired and Jake Wardle took advantage of a bobbling ball to steal the points – confirmed via a Bevan French try shortly after.
Check out the highlights from that game by clicking below.
HOW TO WATCH
Nothing beats experiencing the action in the flesh, but if you’re unable to attend this one, TV and streaming coverage is available.
SuperLeague+ is the new home of LIVE Betfred Super League action.
Fans can watch over 100 live Super League games, full match replays, highlights and other on-demand content each season – including this Sunday’s fixture.
Click HERE to secure your pass and get ready to watch the Entertainers take on the Warriors.
Coverage is also available on Sky Sports Mix from 2:55pm.
